
According to Ubisoft's CEO, Yves Guillemot, the publisher is working on the brand bit by bit to eventually allow for a Splinter Cell return.

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All I want is a physical disc release of remastered D2 that doesn't require online check-ins.
I've lost complete interest. Too much FOMO with seasons as it is, now it's expansions? No thanks.

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I actually don’t want it current Ubisoft is all about open world games with microtransactions I don’t want to see Splinter Cell going that route.
An always online game.
I don't understand why when it comes to the Splinter Cell IP Ubisoft has to stealthily bring the series back(other than using analogies) when they can reinvent a huge property like Assassins Creed, Watchdogs or fund new IP's Ike For Honor, Skull and Bones or Gods & Monsters!
Why not just get back to basics but with contemporary twists. Surly modern tech could see a Splinter Cell game that so many fans want. Also it doesn't need to be open world. Why not take a page from the recent Hitman games?!?! Have Sam travel all over the globe and each area is a vast open area that can see the objectives completed in a number of ways.
Have cloak and dagger play a big part and they could also update the ahead of its time spy's vs mercs. I don't see the hesitation because I think if done right it could be a really great series once again!
Online only co-op, cosmetic microtransactions, pay to win, empty openworld, am I close ?